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Senator Feinstein is another Rabbi Wise

Senator Feinstein is another Rabbi Wise

NY Congresswoman 'Backed Out of Klinghoffer Protest'

Republican nominee for Congress slams Democratic rival who he says opted out of speaking at protest against Met's anti-Semitic opera.

NY Congresswoman 'Backed Out of Klinghoffer Protest'

Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action' on Russia

Republican lawmakers called on President Obama to stop threatening Putin and take some action.

Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action' on Russia

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

Sarah Palin warned in 2008 that if Obama were elected, Putin would be encouraged to invade Ukraine. At the time, she was mocked.

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

AIPAC Backs Down from Support of New Iran Sanctions

Pro-Israel lobby says Congress should wait before passing new sanctions on Iran.

AIPAC Backs Down from Support of New Iran Sanctions

Kerry Rules Out 2016 Presidential Run

"This is my last stop," says Secretary of State about his current position.

Kerry Rules Out 2016 Presidential Run

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill

Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.

Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill

14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.

14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran

Biden to Senators: Iran Sanctions Relief Will be Modest

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden briefs Democratic senators on the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program.

Biden to Senators: Iran Sanctions Relief Will be Modest

Senate, House Approve Deal to End Shutdown

The short-term bill will end the partial government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.

Senate, House Approve Deal to End Shutdown

Boehner: Obama's Insisting On Our Unconditional Surrender

U.S. House Speaker rejects Obama’s stance that he’ll talk to Republicans only after the partial government shutdown ends.

Boehner: Obama's Insisting On Our Unconditional Surrender

Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble

President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy risks a “very deep recession” if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling.

Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble

White House to Support Retroactive Pay to Federal Workers

White House says it will support legislation that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed due to the shutdown.

White House to Support Retroactive Pay to Federal Workers

Obama 'Exasperated' by Shutdown, Won't Talk to Republicans

President Barack Obama announces he won't negotiate with the Republicans until they end the government shutdown.

Obama 'Exasperated' by Shutdown, Won't Talk to Republicans

House Passes Budget Offer, Senate Rejects It

Shutdown getting closer: House approves a counterproposal to rein in ObamaCare and fund the government, then the Senate rejects it.

House Passes Budget Offer, Senate Rejects It

Lawmakers to Unveil Rival Budgets Amid Obama Charm Bid

Democrats will unveil their first budget in four years this week in the US Senate as House Republicans put forward their own blueprint

 Lawmakers to Unveil Rival Budgets Amid Obama Charm Bid

Senate Confirms Hagel as Secretary of Defense

The U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense, ending an acrimonious nominations process.

Senate Confirms Hagel as Secretary of Defense

Jewish Democrats 'Confident' Hagel Will Follow Obama's Lead

The National Jewish Democratic Council issued a statement saying it is confident that Chuck Hagel will follow Obama's "pro-Israel" lead.

Jewish Democrats 'Confident' Hagel Will Follow Obama's Lead

House Balks at Endorsing Fiscal Cliff Deal

Republicans angry that fiscal cliff deal raises taxes on the rich but does nothing to cut social programs that swell the deficit.

House Balks at Endorsing Fiscal Cliff Deal

U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The White House and top Republicans have struck a deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

U.S. to Miss Fiscal Cliff Deadline

U.S. lawmakers miss their deadline to avoid the fiscal cliff come close a deal to ease the worst impact of the crisis.

U.S. to Miss Fiscal Cliff Deadline

Obama in First Post-Election Speech: Tax Must Rise for the Rich

In his first speech since being re-elected this week, U.S. President Barack Obama claims a mandate to raise taxes on the rich.

Obama in First Post-Election Speech: Tax Must Rise for the Rich

Jewish Democrats Grayson and Frankel Win in Florida

Lois Frankel and Alan Grayson, both Jewish Democrats, won congressional seats in Florida.

Jewish Democrats Grayson and Frankel Win in Florida

Adelson: I Didn't Leave the Democratic Party; Party Left Me

"There is now a visceral anti-Israel movement among rank-and-file Democrats," writes Sheldon Adelson in The Wall Street Journal.

Adelson: I Didn't Leave the Democratic Party; Party Left Me

Obama Aide: Des Moines Register Endorsement Not Based in Reality

Obama's deputy campaign manager dismissed the Des Moines Register endorsement of Romney, saying it was not “based at all in reality.”

Obama Aide: Des Moines Register Endorsement Not Based in Reality

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

NY Democratic Politician Warns Jewish Voters

The candid interview with NY politician Dov Hikind that shocked Democrats across the U.S. as the Assemblyman warns Jewish voters.

NY Democratic Politician Warns Jewish Voters

Biden Gaffe Suggests Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Vice President Joe Biden suggests the middle class has been "buried" during the last four years. Republicans agree.

Biden Gaffe Suggests Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.

Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election

Carter's Grandson: Family Honor Caused Him to Leak Romney Video

Grandson of former president Jimmy Carter said he helped leak a secretly recorded video that has become most recent setback for Romney.

Carter's Grandson: Family Honor Caused Him to Leak Romney Video

G-d and Jerusalem Resurrected

G-d and Jerusalem Resurrected

Obama: Removing G-d From Currency as Likely As Alien Invasion

Obama campaign rebuffed claims by GOP that it would “take G-d off our coins,” saying such a move is as likely as aliens attacking Florida.

Obama:  Removing G-d From Currency as Likely As Alien Invasion

GOP Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Remarks

U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) apologized after invoking the Holocaust in reference to federal student loans.

GOP Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Remarks

Rival Accuses Jewish Republican of Being 'Candidate of Big Lie'

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) released a new ad against his Republican rival Josh Mandel, accusing him of using the “big lie” Nazi strategy

Rival Accuses Jewish Republican of Being 'Candidate of Big Lie'

New GOP Ad Blasts Democrats on Jerusalem

New Republican Jewish Coalition ad highlights DNC's platform reversal, says party is "split when it comes to supporting Israel"

New GOP Ad Blasts Democrats on Jerusalem

Obama: You Have a Choice Between Two Different Paths

President Barack Obama accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president, outlines plan for the next four years.

Obama: You Have a Choice Between Two Different Paths

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Chorus of Boos at Reinclusion of Jerusalem in Dem. Platform

Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.

Chorus of Boos at Reinclusion of Jerusalem in Dem. Platform

'Stop Calling us Nazis,' GOP Tells Democrats

Romney campaign issued a statement demanding Democratic officials "cease and desist from comparing those with whom they disagree to Nazis."

'Stop Calling us Nazis,' GOP Tells Democrats

Democrats Resume Nazi-GOP Comparison, Third Time in Three Days

South Carolina Democratic chairman compared his state's GOP female governor to Hitler's mistress, in third Holocaust analogy in three days.

Democrats Resume Nazi-GOP Comparison, Third Time in Three Days

Rivlin: Democratic 'Jerusalem Mistake' No Accident

The omission of Jerusalem from the Democratic Party platform was intentional, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin says

Rivlin: Democratic 'Jerusalem Mistake' No Accident

Clinton: I Want Obama to be the Next President

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at Democratic National Convention, slams Republicans for attacking Obama.

Clinton: I Want Obama to be the Next President

Democratic Platform Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.

Democratic Platform Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d' to Party Platform

After facing sharp criticism, the Democrats bring back to their platform language which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d' to Party Platform

A 'shameful' omission

Obama has No Understanding of Mideast, Says Knesset Speaker:

Speaker Rivlin says Democrat platform's omission of Jerusalem as capital of Israel has "far reaching significance."

Obama has No Understanding of Mideast, Says Knesset Speaker:

Democrats Eliminate 'G-d' from Platform

The Democrats’ election platform, which in 2008 spoke of people’s “G-d given potential,” drops any mention of Him in the 2012 version.

Democrats Eliminate 'G-d' from Platform

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Failure to Mention Jerusalem

Unlike previous years, the Democratic Party platform doesn’t state that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Failure to Mention Jerusalem

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democratic Leader Nailed for Comparing GOP with Goebbels

Both Democrats and Republicans were outraged at the head of California's Democrats for comparing Republicans with the Nazis' Goebbels.

Democratic Leader Nailed for Comparing GOP with Goebbels

Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats

Conservative Jewish leader David Wolpe, voted in Newsweek as the most influential American rabbi, will pray at the Democratic convention.

Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats

Muslims Plan 3-Day Jumah Event to Pressure Democratic Convention

"Jumah at the DNC" to highlight Muslim concerns. Leaders are anti-Semitic;one held Jews responsible for 9/11.

Muslims Plan 3-Day Jumah Event to Pressure Democratic Convention

'Rabbis for Obama' Boycott Israel and Cozy Up to Ahmadinejad

"Rabbis for Obama" includes many anti-Israel figures who support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the Jewish state.

'Rabbis for Obama' Boycott Israel and Cozy Up to Ahmadinejad

Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute

Jewish Democrats slammed Republicans for planning a tribute to Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) at the GOP national convention.

Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute

As Jewish Support for Obama Dwindles, Campaign Looks to Rabbis

Obama’s re-election campaign announced the launch of Rabbis for Obama, aimed at rallying Jewish support for president in upcoming elections.

As Jewish Support for Obama Dwindles, Campaign Looks to Rabbis

ZOA to Democrats: Rescind Convention Invitation to Carter

Zionist Organization of America calls on the Democratic National Committee to rescind its invitation to former President Carter.

ZOA to Democrats: Rescind Convention Invitation to Carter

Jimmy Carter to Address DNC, Despite Jewish Objections

Jimmy Carter has been granted prime-time speaking slot at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, despite objections from Jewish groups

Jimmy Carter to Address DNC, Despite Jewish Objections

Bill Clinton to Play Key Role at Democratic National Convention

Bill Clinton will play a key role in Democratic National Convention, where he will deliver prime-time speech endorsing Obama's re-election.

Bill Clinton to Play Key Role at Democratic National Convention

Democratic Politician Claimed No Jews Died in 9/11

A Missouri politician who was a local campaign manager for Obama claimed that no Jews died in the 9/11 attacks, and then apologized.

Democratic Politician Claimed No Jews Died in 9/11